What oil does everyone use?

[bpd1151]

Does the SHO call for a 20 weight oil?

My explorer calls for a 30

I believe it depends on the year... '13+ I know calls for 5W20

The oil weight(s) did change in relation to model year(s).

I forgot when the switch over occurred.

Early models (including mine) call for the 5W/20.

Later models are rock'n the 5W/30.

 

[BiGMaC]

Does the SHO call for a 20 weight oil?

My explorer calls for a 30

I believe it depends on the year... '13+ I know calls for 5W20

The oil weight(s) did change in relation to model year(s).

I forgot when the switch over occurred.

Early models (including mine) call for the 5W/20.

Later models are rock'n the 5W/30.

Mike is correct..pardon my fat fingers!

 

[ZSHO]

I am pretty sure the transition over to 5w-30 started in 2013,depending the build date,mine was on 11/12 and has 5w-30 oil cap,earlier build date probably have 5w-20,correct me if im wrong.

 

[SHOnUup]

Build date of 2/11...5w30

Last time at dealer buying "specialty green" coolant. Parts guy confirmed with the sheet that 7/11 build was change from specialty green to ....I think the orange stuff

Rich

 

[FPO]

interesting and I will stand corrected!... but stay with the ASS oil (hehe)... I can actually find NOACK results throughout the range we both quoted, and I could be misreading from going fast... but when it was head to testing it was still the lowest... weird... I noticed that weight affects it of course... Oh Well, anyway I am a converted royal purple guy as far as engine oil

Glad you Converted.
I liked their stuff so much I became a dealer ( I knew it was different *better*  after a 30 min ride  my motorcycle)

 

[curry67]

Build date of 2/11...5w30

Last time at dealer buying "specialty green" coolant. Parts guy confirmed with the sheet that 7/11 build was change from specialty green to ....I think the orange stuff

Rich

What? Lol I just got my coolant replaced it's the green stuff(2010 sho). I'm pretty sure my oil cap says 5w20. I found it weird the Shelby has the orange coolant but we have specialty green stuff.
Every major oil company makes a pretty good case given the claimed tech devolopments. Like Castrol has some crazy nanotechnology stuff that was very interesting. Pennzoil ultra platinum is the purest oil you can buy given its made from natural gas and has extraordinary wear protection.

Does anyone have any good comprehensive testing on all the top types of oils?

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[Airbornemaikai]

I'm using the Pennzoil Platinum plus in my ex, my last oil change I did I just switched over to it from the dealer oil. I'm at 30k now


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[SHOnUup]

Build date of 2/11...5w30

Last time at dealer buying "specialty green" coolant. Parts guy confirmed with the sheet that 7/11 build was change from specialty green to ....I think the orange stuff

Rich

What? Lol I just got my coolant replaced it's the green stuff(2010 sho). I'm pretty sure my oil cap says 5w20. I found it weird the Shelby has the orange coolant but we have specialty green stuff.
Every major oil company makes a pretty good case given the claimed tech devolopments. Like Castrol has some crazy nanotechnology stuff that was very interesting. Pennzoil ultra platinum is the purest oil you can buy given its made from natural gas and has extraordinary wear protection.

Does anyone have any good comprehensive testing on all the top types of oils?

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After 7/11 was orange (think it's orange)...before was the specialty green

Rich

 

[curry67]

So should I be using orange? And w30?

 

[SHOnUup]

I have a sample of Mobil 1 full syn 5/30 with 5k on it. In process of putting 5k on Mobil 1 full syn extended...then maybe the amsoil after?

Rich

 

[IHeartGroceries]

Shaking up my oil choices completely...

Currently, running Castrol Edge in my Mazda, and with a pretty lengthy OCI, based on favorable UOA. It is a good oil. However, for the sake of streamlining my NOS oil inventory, I am switching both the SHO and the Mazda to Pennzoil Platinum Pure Plus. Already running it in the Dodge with good results.
Going to polish off the rest of the Motul 8100 I have for the SHO first though. Hope to LOF the SHO ASAP.

As for the classics - been using pretty standard Pennzoil dino oil in them, plus a bottle of this pretty costly zinc additive.
Going to move both to Lucas Oil Classic Car formula for their next LOF. Just gotta polish off the remaining Pennzoil and last bottle of that additive and I'll make the swap.

 

[SHOdded]

So should I be using orange? And w30?

Don't change the type of coolant you are running.  You can try running the 5w30 see how it suits your SHO.  Might lose a bit of mpg and cold weather starting capability depending on viscosity properties, so be sure to check data sheets for equivalency.  I would first try the change in spring/summertime, less risk to the engine.

 

[ZSHO]

You have to follow vehicles spec's cocerning oil and fluids,if your vehicle takes dot 4 brake fluid,why should i put dot 3, Always refer to your owners manuel,if you dont have one,go to the internet and download it and typing your vin,even easier look inside your engine,there are some useful diagrams and spec requirements there,while your there go with the flow and top off the proper fluids for the cold winter,she will love you more,Lol.

 

[ZSHO]

I have always used Redline oil in my car,have about ten free oil change vouchers at the dealer,so basically after the dealer changes the oil.would wait about 500 miles and would switch over to Redline,helps get rid of any contaminents left behind,my wife bought a case of Royal purple hps for Christmas and its sitting in my shelf,its not api certified.

 

[SHOnUup]

So should I be using orange? And w30?

Green and 5w20 sounds right

Rich

 

[BiGMaC]

Just be sure to stay with the color of coolant/antifreeze that came in the car.  The mixing of green and red creates acids to eat you aluminum engine... most article say you can't clean it (coolant/antifreeze) all out of a cooling system while it's still on the car.

 

[wasinger3000]

I have always used Redline oil in my car,have about ten free oil change vouchers at the dealer,so basically after the dealer changes the oil.would wait about 500 miles and would switch over to Redline,helps get rid of any contaminents left behind,my wife bought a case of Royal purple hps for Christmas and its sitting in my shelf,its not api certified.

I'll buy it from you if you don't want it. Shipping might be the killer though.

 

[SHOdded]

Turbocharged Directinjection Is Engine Oil’s Next Big Hurdle (an industry article, i.e., tread cautiously):
http://gf-6.com/sites/default/files/Turbocharged%20Direct%20Injection%20Is%20Engine%20Oils%20Next%20Big%20Hurdle.pdf

 

[markssho]

Thanks, good read!

 

[BiGMaC]

Thanks Manu.. quick and informative.

The article also points out a problem inherent to the GDI engine; low speed preignition.  And i mean low engine speed.  We all fight this, and it's why i always try to give enough throttle to shift the tranny